NEWS

Dentists warn that people with type 2 diabetes, stroke and heart disease at higher risk of gum disease
US dental study shows much lower medical costs for patients with these condition who undergo gum treatment

First National Oral Health Forum Report
The Report recommends:
- Putting oral health on an equal footing with other health services
- Prioritising treatment for the 0-6 age group
- Investigating the intelligent use of patient co-payments
- Defining the roles of all the key stakeholders in oral health
- Establishing a foundation training scheme for dentists

Conference hears that poor diet and poor brushing means risk factors for caries are high for Irish people.
Recent reports from New Zealand and UK show fluoridation is safe and effective.
Politicians urged to focus on science and to consider consequences of their decisions.

“Don’t die of embarrassment; don’t be afraid to be stupid”
Two people die every week from mouth cancer and incidence appears to be on the rise
Catch 22 – twenty two cases of mouth cancer discovered on Mouth Cancer Awareness Day